Hedley Holster for 2" S&W J-Frame .38

[Richard S]

This just came up on eBay. I have no relationship to or knowledge of the seller other than to note that he/she is reported to have a 100% positive feedback rating after 141 transactions.

The holster looks worn, but being a Hedley it could be brought back to near-new condition with a little alcohol to remove the old polish, some black leather dye to recolor the surface, and a quality wax to seal it again. It could be a real find for any of you who carries a 2" J-Frame .38.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160540456246

[ccoorreeyy]

I got outbid on that same holster last week.  Something is fishy.

[Richard S]

I got outbid on that same holster last week.  Something is fishy.

That does indeed seem strange. Perhaps an inquiry to the seller through eBay would be in order. Someone with 100% positive feedback for as many transactions as are reported for that seller would probably want to avoid any negative feedback.

Anyway, I just thought the item might be of interest given R. J. Hedley's legend around here.

[ccoorreeyy]

Here is where I lost it at $51.  I just emailed him.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rt=nc&nma=true&item=160534502904&si=%252Bx52Vj%252FBFcNMualu62Fw2yBVQIc%253D&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEDWX:IT#ht_500wt_965

I don't even have a j frame but wanted it because of who made it.

[yankee2500]

Here is where I lost it at $51.  I just emailed him.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rt=nc&nma=true&item=160534502904&si=%252Bx52Vj%252FBFcNMualu62Fw2yBVQIc%253D&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEDWX:IT#ht_500wt_965

I don't even have a j frame but wanted it because of who made it.

Well here is one for you for $40 shipped made by RJ five years ago.


My new J frame 340PD would look good in that old Hedley pocket holster. If you win it I'll trade you.

John

[Richard S]

John and Corey:

In reviewing the bidding on that earlier offering of the old J-Frame holster it appears that the winning bidder, "f***r", has over 4,500 transactions with 100% positive feedback. That makes it all the more curious. The first thing to come to mind is that the buyer failed to complete payment. Or the seller might have two or more eBay accounts and put in a bid as an attempt to get a higher price. It would be interesting to know what answer you receive.

I'm not going to be bidding for the J-Frame holster, so I'm pulling for you all. Meanwhile, John, I have to ask -- for what pistol did RJ make that holster in the photograph you posted? It doesn't seem to fit the profile of the R9.

[kjtrains]

This is getting more puzzling every day.  I always thought, on Ebay, the next highest bidder would win or at least, could win, if the original winner defaulted.

Corey.  It'll be interesting to see what the seller has to say if he answers your email.

[yankee2500]

John and Corey:

In reviewing the bidding on that earlier offering of the old J-Frame holster it appears that the winning bidder, "f***r", has over 4,500 transactions with 100% positive feedback. That makes it all the more curious. The first thing to come to mind is that the buyer failed to complete payment. Or the seller might have two or more eBay accounts and put in a bid as an attempt to get a higher price. It would be interesting to know what answer you receive.

I'm not going to be bidding for the J-Frame holster, so I'm pulling for you all. Meanwhile, John, I have to ask -- for what pistol did RJ make that holster in the photograph you posted? It doesn't seem to fit the profile of the R9.

Richard,
    That is for a P-3AT

John

[Richard S]

Thank you for the response. Unfortunately, I don't own a P-3AT and one is not on my "want-regardless-of-need" list. However, that holster is a classic piece of work for some P-3AT owner.

[kjtrains]

P3AT.

[Richard S]

No offense meant to anyone, for Lord knows that when it comes to handguns that line from T. G. Sheppard's song, "Big, little, short, or tall -- wish I'd kept them all," could easily apply to me. However, that one tends to remind me of a blind date one of my "frat bros" arranged for me back in college with those immortal words, "She's got a great personality."  

[kjtrains]

Now, Richard.  I don't own that one, however, it's not all that bad, surely.    

[Richard S]

Like I said -- great personality.    

[kjtrains]

Yes, you did!  Nice way of implying!    

[ccoorreeyy]

He replied

"The first bidder backed out .I thought that the easiest way was just to relist it .Feel free to bid again .Good luck"

I call BS!  The high bidder has 4,563 transactions on ebay, he ain't backing out.  My bet is the seller and the high bidder are one in the same or are friends running prices up on each others stuff.  I'm reporting this seller to ebay.